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Duotone Unit Bladder Repair/Replacement

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Created by MasFoil > 9 months ago, 3 May 2021
MasFoil
7 posts
3 May 2021 1:52AM
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Hi all,

Are there any online resources/instructions for a Duotone Unit bladder replacement? I've found the video below for an Echo, but my issue is with the strut bladder, which is absent from the Echo.


thanks!
MF

sunsetsailboards
520 posts
3 May 2021 5:28AM
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there are two strings at the front of the strut bladder. attach some kite lines or fishing lines to these so you can pull the bladder back in. You can pry open the lazy pump clips w/ a small screwdriver and push the dump valve in.

pull the old strut bladder out. repair/replace, and pull the new one in.

MasFoil
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3 May 2021 12:55PM
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sunsetsailboards said..
there are two strings at the front of the strut bladder. attach some kite lines or fishing lines to these so you can pull the bladder back in. You can pry open the lazy pump clips w/ a small screwdriver and push the dump valve in.

pull the old strut bladder out. repair/replace, and pull the new one in.


Thanks! I just noticed that the video includes the Unit strut repair at minute 26. The video description wrongly specifies that it's an Echo strut.

windrider323
VIC, 48 posts
6 May 2021 3:40PM
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Also
any tips on repair to a 2cm cut leading edge
mylar tape? Can't seem to find any vids/tips?
thx

DWF
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6 May 2021 7:29PM
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windrider323 said..
Also
any tips on repair to a 2cm cut leading edge
mylar tape? Can't seem to find any vids/tips?
thx


A cut leading edge must be sewn. Tape will not hold. Bladder will explode and 2cm cut will become 20cm destruction and expensive repair.



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